Full Notification

Due to the current forecast, tomorrow’s trash collection has been suspended in Saddle River.

Winter Storm "Niko" is forecast to arrive in the Saddle River area sometime tonight. Heavy snow, increased winds, and dangerous road conditions will contribute to this storms impact on our area. Plan accordingly and monitor local media reports for up to date predictions, closings and cancellations.

Residents are urged to limit non-essential travel especially during the height of the storm. If your vehicle becomes stuck in the snow, notify the Police desk immediately to arrange removal. Abandoned vehicles will be removed to impound so the plows and sanders can open the roadways for travel.

Please prepare for power outages in advance and have a plan.
If you lose power notify your power company directly for the most current restoration estimates.
PSE&G - 800-436-PSEG (7734)
O&R - 877-434-4100

P.S.E.&G. has an outage map that can be monitored from any smart phone.

http://www.pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/outagemap.jsp

O&R - Rockland Electric has an outage map that can be monitored from any smart phone.

http://apps.coned.com/stormcenter_external_oru/default.html

Any EMERGENCY can be reported through 9-1-1 or by calling the Saddle River Police directly at 201-327-5300.

Have a plan and be ready to implement it. For tips on planning, visit
http://www.ready.gov/
OR
http://www.ready.nj.gov/plan/winter.html

From The National Weather Service..

A Winter Storm Warning for Western Bergen County, New Jersey has been issued..
POWERFUL WINTER STORM LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY…”Niko”
.. WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST THURSDAY... * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS... 8 TO 12 INCHES... LOCALLY HIGHER. * LOCATIONS... NEW YORK CITY, NASSAU COUNTY, SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT, THE LOWER HUDSON VALLEY AND NORTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY. * HAZARD TYPE... HEAVY SNOW. * TIMING... LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY. * IMPACTS... HAZARDOUS/DANGEROUS TRAVEL DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS AND POOR VISIBILITIES. BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW IS LIKELY. LOCAL POWER OUTAGES WITH DOWNED TREES AND POWERLINES POSSIBLE. * WINDS... NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH. * VISIBILITIES... ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES. * TEMPERATURES... FALLING INTO THE 20S. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL... KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT... FOOD... AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. &&
A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL...KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT...FOOD... AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE STORM.